WAEC Agricultural Science 2020 Question 23

Question 23

Processing and Storage of Farm Produce

Which of the following statements about threshing of rice are true?
I. Rice grains are separated from the panicle
II. Breakage of some grains could occur
III. The grains are polished

  1. A.I and II only
  2. B.I and III only
  3. C.II and III only
  4. D.I, II and III
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: A (I and II only)

Explanation

Threshing removes grains from the panicle and may break some; polishing is part of milling.